What is the Torre Attack?

The Torre Attack is a chess opening with a rich history and distinct strategic ideas. ChessTerra has 97 instructional videos covering every aspect of the Torre Attack, from move-order basics to grandmaster-level theory.

How do I learn the Torre Attack?

The best way to learn the Torre Attack is to study instructional videos from strong players and grandmasters. ChessTerra provides 97 free videos on the Torre Attack, organised by skill level from beginner to GM level.

Is the Torre Attack good for beginners?

Many players learn the Torre Attack at the beginner level because its core ideas are accessible and widely applicable. ChessTerra has beginner, intermediate, and advanced video collections to suit any level.

What are the main variations of the Torre Attack?

The Torre Attack has several important variations and sub-lines. ChessTerra's video library covers all major lines, with dedicated opening guide articles for in-depth study.

Which grandmasters play the Torre Attack?

Many world-class grandmasters have championed the Torre Attack throughout history and at the modern elite level. ChessTerra's 97 videos include games and analysis from GothamChess, Hikaru Nakamura, Agadmator, Daniel Naroditsky, and more.

Torre Attack Chess Videos

Grandmaster Ben Finegold profiles the father of Armenian chess, Tigran Petrosian. One game is shown from each decade

Opening: Torre Attack

Dragan Solak Vs Magnus Carlsen ! Baku World Chess Olympiad 2016 Round 7 – 9.9.2016

Magnus Carlsen Vs Julio Catalino Sadorra ! Baku World Chess Olympiad 2016 Round 6 – 8.9.2016

Dana Reizniece-Ozola Vs Hou Yifan ! Baku World Chess Olympiad 2016 Round 4 – 5.9.2016

Eric Hansen Vs Nigel D Short ! Baku World Chess Olympiad 2016 Round 3 – 4.9.2016

Constantin Lupulescu Vs Magnus Carlsen ! Baku World Chess Olympiad 2016 Round 3 – 4.9.2016

Ilya Makoveev | Chess in the 21st Century – GM Ben Finegold

Kiewra vs. Akobian, American Open 2015 | Mastering the Middlegame – GM Varuzhan Akobian

“Live” from the 2016 Metro Class Championships – Beginner Breakdown

World Championships 1927 & 1966 – FM Aviv Friedman

The Legend: Tigran Petrosian (Part 2) – GM Ben Finegold – 2015.07.23